MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

Overview

Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS), also referred to as MSRUAS, is a private university located in Bangalore. It is recognised by UGC and holds NAAC A+ accreditation, with NBA accreditation for applicable programmes. Its courses carry approvals from regulatory bodies such as AICTE, NMC, BCI, DCI and PCI.

Popular programmes include BSc, BTech, BA LLB and MBA. Key highlights of the university include:

• Rankings: RUAS ranked 82nd for BCom in India Today 2026 and 83rd for Engineering in Times 2026. In NIRF 2025, it featured in the 101–150 band in the University category, secured 22nd place in Dental and 56th place in Pharmacy.
• BTech Fees: Fees range from INR 9 lakh for Civil Engineering through lateral entry to INR 25 lakh for Electronics Engineering specialising in VLSI Design and Technology, depending on the programme.
• BSc and MBA Fees: BSc fees range from INR 4.95 lakh for Dialysis Therapy Technology to INR 12 lakh for BSc (Hons) Psychology. The stated MBA fee is INR 12 lakh.
• Placements: The 2025 placement drive recorded a highest package of INR 30.5 LPA and a placement rate of 75%. According to the cited Engineering NIRF report, the median package for BTech graduates was INR 5 LPA. Placement figures for 2026 are yet to be released.
• Admission Criteria: The university conducts the RUAS Admission Test (AT) and accepts scores from JEE Main, KCET, COMEDK, CLAT, CAT and MAT, depending on the course.
• BTech Cutoff: In Round 1 of KCET 2026 counselling, cutoff ranks for the General All India category ranged from 4,155 for Mathematics and Computing to 33,123 for Civil Engineering.
• International Collaborations: RUAS has partnerships with institutions such as the University of Illinois, USA; University of Europe, Germany; and Arizona State University, USA, supporting student mobility opportunities.

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